CareSouth Carolina’s Crystal Leonard, PharmD, MBA, Elected Delegate to South Carolina Pharmacy Ass

CareSouth Carolina’s Crystal Leonard, PharmD, MBA, a Clinical Pharmacist at CSC, has been elected as a Delegate to the South Carolina Pharmacy Association (SCPhA), representing the Pee Dee Region.

Leonard, who has served patients at CareSouth Carolina for the past two years, will begin her term as Delegate in July 2025, continuing through June 2027. She will be formally introduced at the SCPhA Annual Convention taking place June 19-22 in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

“Being elected to represent the Pee Dee region is a true honor,” Leonard said. “One thing I’ve always loved about our profession is how collaborative it can be. My passion is rooted in patient-centered care and working alongside other healthcare professionals to create a fully integrated approach.”

Leonard’s role at CareSouth Carolina goes beyond the pharmacy counter. She plays an active part in providing medication education, increasing adherence among patients, and ensuring that every individual—regardless of their ability to pay—receives high-quality, compassionate care.

“The reason I went into pharmacy in the first place was because of family,” she shared. “I’ve always wanted to make a real difference in people’s lives. So many patients struggle with non-adherence, and I want to be part of the solution—to educate, support, and empower them.”

The South Carolina Pharmacy Association has a long-standing history of elevating the pharmacy profession across the state. Established in 1876, the Association was born out of a need for greater quality control and accountability in the practice of pharmacy. Today, SCPhA continues to advocate for its members and the advancement of pharmacy practice, education, and legislation in South Carolina.

CareSouth Carolina is a private, non-profit community health center delivering patient-centered health and life services in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. CareSouth Carolina operates centers in Bennettsville, Bishopville, Cheraw, Chesterfield, Dillon, Hartsville, Lake View, Latta, McColl and Society Hill.

Services provided by CareSouth Carolina include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's services, OB/GYN, HIV/AIDS primary care, infectious disease primary care, IV therapy, substance abuse prevention, dental, chiropractic services, pharmacy, senior support services, family support services, clinical counseling, laboratory, ultrasound, X-Ray, agricultural worker health services, podiatry, and veterans choice provider.